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1. “This includes the overcrowding in the Rwandan prisons, the inadequacy of the judicial system, and the tension on the borders with some neighbouring countries. But most dangerous of all are the continuing reports that elements of the former Government army and militia are regrouping, training and rearming themselves with a View to a violent return to Rwanda. My delegation is of the view that the international community should continue its efforts aimed at preventing the recurrence of last year's tragic events in Rwanda. In this connection, we welcome the resolution we have just adopted suspending until September 1996 the restrictions on arms sales or supply imposed under resolution 918 (1994), with a View to lifting it totally thereafter.”

   1995-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3566 (1995) · source

2. “On the political level, we welcome the strenuous efforts of the Rwandese Government to promote law and order in the country and to encourage national reconciliation through fostering confidence-building measures and the safety and voluntary return of the refugees. We welcome, in particular, the Rwandan Government's attitude towards the refugee delegations who are visiting the country to see for themselves the current situation in Rwanda and who will share their impressions with the refugees in the camps. We hope that the favourable impression with which they leave will dispel the refugees' fears and speed up their repatriation. However, there are clearly a number of obstacles which should be overcome if the process of national reconciliation is to bear fruit.”

   1995-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3566 (1995) · source

3. “Allow me at the outset to express on behalf of my delegation our appreciation and gratitude to the Secretary-General for his progress report on the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR) as well as for his latest visit to Rwanda, which has reflected the international community's concern and its interest in assisting the people of Rwanda to grapple with the aftermath of the tragic events that befell their country last year. We note with satisfaction that the security situation in the country has improved considerably since last June. Working relations between the Government of Rwanda and UNAMIR has also improved. As a consequence, the restrictions on UNAMIR's freedom of movement have been lifted and the Mission is now in a better position to carry out its mandate successfully.”

   1995-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3566 (1995) · source

4. “We pay tribute, a special tribute, to the Secretary- General, to his Special Representative to all United Nations personnel, United Nations agencies and non- governmental organizations for their efforts to find a peaceful solution in that area and to alleviate the sufferings of the people of that region. Finally, in the spirit of consensus, because the draft resolution focuses on the humanitarian plight, my delegation will vote in favour of the text before us.”

   1995-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3564 (1995) · source

5. “Alarming and horrifying reports were revealed in the Council today by those who have witnessed and experienced the Bosnian Serbs' massacres at Srebrenica and Zepa. Oman believes that there is an obligation - a moral obligation, a political obligation - on all members of the international community to work together united with one voice that would say "No" to "ethnic cleansing", "No" to rape of Muslim women and "No" to the continued violations of the safe areas. We believe the time has come for this stand: enough massacres, enough killings, enough torture have taken place.”

   1995-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3564 (1995) · source

6. “Oman, like the rest of the international community, accepts neither this new escalation of fighting by attacking United Nations peace-keepers nor the status quo prevailing in those safe areas which recently became subject to the policy of "ethnic cleansing". In this regard, we add our voice to those who have called on all those responsible to fully adhere to the repeated calls of the Security Council, as set out in the statements of its President on 20 and 25 July 1995, which demanded that the Bosnian Serb forces withdraw from the safe areas of Srebrenica and Zepa and respect the status of the safe areas and ensure respect for human standards in accordance with international humanitarian law. My delegation strongly supports the call for the unconditional release of all those who are detained.”

   1995-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3564 (1995) · source

7. “Civilians in the safe areas are shelled and "ethnically cleansed" before the very eyes of the international community, which has an obligation to protect the lives of those civilians who are under the daily threat of Serbian atrocities, a recent example of which was the last attack on the safe areas of Srebrenica and Zepa, which have now fallen into the hands of the Bosnian Serbs. Thousands of men have been taken by the Bosnian Serbs, and unfortunately we are told officially by the Secretariat that no access to the detainees has been given to the United Nations or the International Committee of the Red Cross. Their whereabouts are not known. This is not acceptable to the international community.”

   1995-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3564 (1995) · source

8. “Since the beginning of the conflict in the former Yugoslavia, the international community has exerted strenuous efforts to bring the parties one step closer to peace. But, due to the position of one side - the Bosnian Serbs - all those efforts did not yield the expected results. On the contrary, in the last few months we have witnessed an unprecedented twist of events as never before. The United Nations peace-keepers came under direct and deliberate attack by parties, to the point where they were used as human shields.”

   1995-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3564 (1995) · source

9. “In the last three to four years since the fighting erupted in that area, many resolutions have been adopted by this Council, as well as by many other international forums, calling on the parties involved to refrain from the use of force and to move steadily towards peaceful options in an attempt to demonstrate their political will and determination to resolve their differences peacefully. However, these calls and demands have not been heard, mainly due to the unreadiness of the Bosnian Serbs to adhere to the peace process. We regret this outcome and today call yet again on those concerned to accept the Contact Group Peace Plan as a starting point. We believe that if the party concerned had accepted the plan it is very unlikely it would be in the situation in which it finds itself today.”

   1995-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3564 (1995) · source

10. “Once again, the Security Council meets today in order to discuss the situation in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina - a situation, in our opinion, caused by the continued and systematic aggression against the sovereignty and territorial integrity of a Member State of this Organization, namely, the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. We, however, like the rest of the international community, find ourselves at a point where we have to express our profound alarm and shock for the continuation of war in that part of Europe.”

    1995-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3564 (1995) · source

11. “Any acts against civilians and the United Nations personnel will not be accepted. Here, my delegation would like to join other speakers in conveying heartfelt condolences to the Government of the Czech Republic and the Danish authorities on the loss of life of their brave soldiers. There could never be a peaceful solution through the use of force. My delegation supports all efforts to bring about a long and lasting peace in that region. We believe that the Security Council and the international community will do a great service to that war-torn region if and when we succeed in making all those countries in the region recognize each other. Finally, in support of the desire of the overwhelming majority in the Security Council for the early adoption of the draft resolution before us, my delegation will vote in favour of it.”

    1995-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3563 (1995) · source

12. “Their engagement in the fighting inside the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, their cross-border violations of the international borders and the attacks they have mounted on the safe area of Bihac have all resulted in the latest events. While calling on all the sides to refrain from fighting and to exercise maximum restraint in order not to escalate the war, we also stress the need for the Government of Croatia to adhere strictly to the provisions of the agreement it signed with the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) on 6 August 1995 with regard to the humanitarian situation in areas of its country, to allow access to these areas by all humanitarian organizations and to create conditions conducive to the voluntary return of those persons who have left their homes.”

    1995-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3563 (1995) · source

13. “Oman reiterates its commitment to the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of all States in the region under consideration, including the Republic of Croatia. Stemming from this commitment, we have supported all efforts aimed at ensuring the rights of all the citizens of Croatia, including the Serb population living in the Krajina region, within the territorial integrity of the Republic of Croatia. On the other hand, we understand the frustration of the Croatian authorities when it comes to the question of the Krajina Serbs, who have been testing the patience of the international community for the past four years.”

    1995-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3563 (1995) · source

14. “It represents a vote of confidence in their willingness and ability to find a peaceful solution to the conflict in their country. In conclusion, I would like to express my delegation's appreciation to the Secretary-General, Mr. Boutros Boutros- Ghali, to his Special Representative in Angola, to the three observer States of the Angolan peace process, to all the States of the Organization of African Unity, and to the personnel of UNAVEM. III under the able command of Major-General Garuba for their invaluable and effective contribution to finding a just and lasting solution to the conflict in Angola. We are pleased to note that their concerted efforts have borne fruit.”

    1995-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3562 (1995) · source

15. “It is also Vital that the parties continue to demonstrate the political will and commitment necessary for the achievement of peace and national reconciliation through strict and timely compliance with the "Acordos de Paz", the Lusaka Protocol and the relevant Security Council resolutions, with a View to achieving durable peace, security, and economic and social development in their country. The draft resolution before us, extending the mandate of the UNAVEM. III for another six months, sets out a fully justified course of action given the situation on the ground and the progress achieved so far in the implementation of the Angolan peace process. It demonstrates the international community's commitment to continuing its support to the Angolan people in their search for peace and national reconciliation.”

    1995-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3562 (1995) · source

16. “We are pleased to note that the meeting has given further impetus to the Angolan peace process. It has already led to an improvement of the atmosphere of trust between the two parties and to the intensification of the high-level contact between them. However, there are a few shortcomings to which the Angolan parties should pay due attention and which they should address in an effective and timely manner if the peace process in their country is to reach a successful conclusion. These include the slow pace of the implementation of the Lusaka Protocol, particularly in the area of troop-disengagement, demining and the establishment of the quartering areas.”

    1995-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3562 (1995) · source

17. “With regard to the question under consideration, my delegation is grateful to the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report on the United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM. III). We find its detailed analysis of the current state of affairs in Angola very informative and indicative of the course of action which this Council should be pursuing at this moment in time. Of particular importance are the Secretary-General's recommendations in paragraph 40 of the report. We note with satisfaction that the Angolan peace process has continued to make steady progress. We welcome the recent positive developments reflected in the Secretary-General' s report. We welcome, in particular, the successful meeting in Lusaka on 6 May 1995 between President Dos Santos and Mr. Savimbi.”

    1995-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3562 (1995) · source

18. “At the outset, Sir, allow me to congratulate you most warmly on your assumption of the presidency for the month of August. Knowing you personally, and knowing your vast diplomatic experience and skills, we are fully confident that we are in good hands and that your presidency will yield successful results. I should also like to pay a well-deserved tribute to your predecessor, Ambassador Martinez Blanco of Honduras, for the exemplary manner in which he conducted the Council's affairs last month. Today once again my delegation would like to extend a warm welcome to the Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom. We assure him and his hard- working delegation of our full cooperation at all times.”

    1995-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3562 (1995) · source

19. “We believe this is quite essential if the United Nations is to prevent incidents like those we have so far witnessed and thereby spare the lives of United Nations peace-keepers and secure the sanctity of safe areas within the mandate that it already has. We also condemn the current actions of the Bosnian Serbs, which have led to the further deployment of heavy weapons and the indiscriminate shelling of Zepa and Gorazde. Based on our understanding that the draft resolution before us does not change anything in the existing mandate given to the United Nations and does not in any way undermine the authority the Secretary-General already has to take measures he deems appropriate with regard to the situation there, we will support this draft resolution.”

    1995-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3553 (1995) · source

20. “We believe that until the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina is given the full right to exercise self-defence it is imperative for the United Nations and the Security Council to shoulder their responsibilities and to protect the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Oman condemns this latest offensive by the Bosnian Serbs on Srebrenica and calls on the international community, particularly NATO, to take all measures to secure an immediate and unconditional withdrawal of the Serbian forces from the safe area and the return of all its people who have fled from there. We also call on the Security Council and the United Nations to learn from lessons of the past and to prepare themselves for any future incidents of this kind, and not to take for granted the good faith of the Bosnian Serbs.”

    1995-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3553 (1995) · source

21. “The latest attack on the safe areas of Srebrenica is another argument that supports the call, which Oman and many other countries have supported, to allow the Bosnian Government to have all the means to defend itself in accordance with the right enshrined in Article 51 of Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter. We believe that the imbalance of power in the region has led the Bosnian Serbs to take advantage of this situation. Because of this, we reiterate our call on the Security Council to reconsider the unjustified arms embargo imposed on the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. We believe that the people of Bosnia have demonstrated their commitment to peace and their desire to live in coexistence with their neighbours.”

    1995-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3553 (1995) · source

22. “On the basis of this conviction, we support all efforts exerted by the Contact Group in order to bring this conflict to a peaceful settlement. While all the parties in Bosnia have demonstrated a commitment to favour the peace option and declare their acceptance of the territorial settlement in the plan of the Contact Group, we, on the other hand, have witnessed a rejection of this peace initiative by the Bosnian Serbs. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has launched an air strike on the positions of Bosnian Serb forces in the areas, but this unfortunately has come too late and has not stopped that group from continuing further with its plans to "ethnically cleanse" the areas and deport all people who do not have a particular ethnicity.”

    1995-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3553 (1995) · source

23. “Thus, we believe that the international community should demonstrate that it will not accept these violations, especially those that target the safe areas and their inhabitants and the lives of the United Nations peace- keepers. In this regard, we call on the United Nations to take all necessary measures to restore the situation in Srebrenica to what it was before the Serbian attacks, in a manner that will strengthen the security of these safe areas within the territorial integrity and sovereignty and political independence of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which has a sovereign right over all its territories. My country, Oman, considers dialogue and peaceful negotiations to be the best means of resolving any conflict in the world.”

    1995-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3553 (1995) · source

24. “It is not a new policy for the Bosnian Serbs to kill civilians and to exercise the abhorrent "ethnic cleansing" and endanger the lives of many United Nations peace-keepers. However, the latest attack on the safe area of Srebrenica constitutes a new twist of events and an unprecedented incident which violates the status of the safe areas. This latest aggression could undoubtedly lead to a further deterioration of the situation unless the Security Council takes certain decisive actions to prevent it. The failure of the international community to deal with the Serbian aggression has resulted, and will continue to result, in further attacks by that particular group.”

    1995-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3553 (1995) · source

25. “My delegation is very grateful to the Contact Group for its initiative on this draft resolution. It has been nearly three years since the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina declared its independence and joined the United Nations, in May 1992. But since then the Bosnian Serbs' aggression has continued; in fact, it has been increasing day by day. Undoubtedly, the Serbian aggression and occupation of many parts of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina are considered not only an infringement on the sovereignty of this State but also an unprecedented breach of all the relevant Security Council resolutions and the most basic societal norms, and this, in turn, poses a challenge to the will of the international community. Once again, our Council is meeting in order to discuss another Serbian aggression.”

    1995-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3553 (1995) · source

26. “In support of the efforts of the international community, particularly those of the Contact Group, towards reaching a peaceful settlement of the conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina - based, as a starting point, on the acceptance of the peace plan, which still awaits the acceptance of the Bosnian Serbs, and based on our conviction that such sanctions relief, whenever it is associated with some concrete steps and commitments on the part of the authorities of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) will surely enhance the prospects for peace, my delegation will vote in favour of the draft resolution.”

    1995-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3551 (1995) · source

27. “We further believe that one way of doing this is through effective border closure to prevent any military shipment from reaching that party. With regard to the question of mutual recognition, my delegation is of the view that such a step will enhance the confidence-building measures between the countries of the Balkans. We also renew our call on Belgrade to expedite its recognition of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Republic of Croatia, the Republic of Slovenia and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, as referred to in paragraph 3 of the draft resolution before us. We are of the view that this important step will strengthen the ongoing peace efforts and contribute positively to the consideration of additional sanctions relief by the Security Council in the future.”

    1995-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3551 (1995) · source

28. “The relevant reports submitted to the Council note with satisfaction that cooperation between the Mission of the International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia (ICFY) and the authorities of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia continues to be good and satisfactory. On the other hand, we would reaffirm the importance of further efforts on the part of the authorities of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia to enhance the effectiveness of the closure of the international border between that country and the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina with respect to all goods except foodstuffs, medical supplies and clothing for essential humanitarian needs. We hope that the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) will exert its pressure on the Bosnian Serb party in a manner that will convince them to accept the peace plan.”

    1995-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3551 (1995) · source

29. “Oman, which was among those that supported those measures and voted in favour of the resolution, continues to support the further extension of sanctions relief. The main reason for our decision relates to the assurances and indications given to us and to the international community at large that such a suspension would contribute positively to isolating the Bosnian Serbs, who still reject the territorial peace plan of the Contact Group, and would help create a positive political environment among all States in the region based on respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity, international borders and mutual recognition.”

    1995-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3551 (1995) · source

30. “On behalf of my delegation, allow me to convey to you, Sir, and to your friendly country, Honduras, our congratulations on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of July. I should also like to reassure you of my delegation's full support and cooperation in trying to facilitate your work in a manner that will further the noble causes for which this Organization was established. At the same time, allow me to take this opportunity to extend our gratitude to the former Ambassador of Germany and to the members of his delegation for the skilful manner in which they steered the work of the Security Council during his presidency last month. Nearly a year ago, the Security Council adopted resolution 943 (1994) regarding sanctions relief for the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro).”

    1995-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3551 (1995) · source

31. “Finally, we commend the Secretary-General, his Special Representative, ECOMOG and UNOMIL for their tireless efforts in assisting the Liberian people to bring about a peaceful settlement of their conflict.”

    1995-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3549 (1995) · source

32. “UNOMIL, in conjunction with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Monitoring Group (ECOMOG), has made a tireless effort to assist the Liberian people to overcome their tragedy. While we commend and salute these efforts, we reiterate the very important fact that the burden of achieving peace and national reconciliation rests primarily on the Liberian people themselves. Accordingly, we urge the Liberian parties to demonstrate a sense of responsibility by overcoming their differences pertaining to the installation of the Council of State and to the implementation of the relevant aspects of the Cotonou and Accra agreements so that the Liberian people can ultimately taste the fruit of peace, security and stability.”

    1995-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3549 (1995) · source

33. “Now, the time has come for them to make a choice: either they continue down the path of sustained fighting and political stalemate, in which case they cannot and should not count on the international community's support for the peace efforts in their country; or, on the other hand, they demonstrate through concrete steps the political will necessary to bring the long-standing Liberian crisis to an end. In that case, they would richly deserve the sustained support of the international community. We sincerely hope that the Liberian parties will opt for the second course of action and take full advantage of the next two and a half months to implement fully and in good faith the steps mentioned in paragraph 4 of resolution 1001 (1995), which we have just adopted.”

    1995-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3549 (1995) · source

34. “The resolution we have just adopted is, in our opinion, different from previous Security Council resolutions on the situation in Liberia in the sense that it is not a "business-as-usual" renewal of mandate, and could well be the last of its kind unless substantial progress is achieved by the parties towards the implementation of the Akosombo and Accra agreements. Furthermore, the message contained in this resolution is loud and clear: the parties have had ample time to demonstrate their desire for peace.”

    1995-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3549 (1995) · source

35. “We too wish to join the representative of the United States in congratulating you, Sir, on a smooth month during your presidency. We would like also to wish you the very best on your way towards retirement. Oman has joined the consensus and voted in favour of the resolution just adopted, extending the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia (UNOMIL) until 15 September 1995, because we continue to be of the opinion that the international community should continue to render its support to the Liberian peace process, albeit not indefinitely or unconditionally. In this connection, we support the linkage in paragraph 2 between the continuation of that support and the need for immediate action on the part of the Liberian parties to peacefully resolve their differences and achieve national reconciliation.”

    1995-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3549 (1995) · source

36. “We hope that the parties will give the Commission the required attention and will cooperate with it in a manner that will enable it to discharge its tasks more effectively. We join the consensus prevailing among the members of the Security Council, who share the opinion today that there is a need to extend the mandate of the United Nations Mission of Observers in Tajikistan (UNMOT), as recommended by the Secretary-General, and we appreciate the positive role the Mission has been playing. My delegation will therefore vote in favour of the draft resolution before the Council.”

    1995-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3544 (1995) · source

37. “This is the only means to build mutual confidence between the parties, thus paving the way for the achievement of a comprehensive political solution to the crisis, given that the Tajik parties themselves must assume the responsibility for resolving the conflict and that the United Nations can play only a conciliatory and facilitating role in assisting them to achieve practical solutions. We call upon all parties to refrain from any act that could cause a deterioration of the situation, and we stress the need to respect international borders. There is no doubt that the Joint Commission established to monitor and verify violations of the cease-fire agreement has been functioning in a way that is not up to our expectations and not in accordance with the mandate assigned it by the protocol to the Tehran Agreement.”

    1995-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3544 (1995) · source

38. “My Government concurs with the views expressed by the Secretary-General in his report to the effect that, despite the efforts exerted in this regard, the parties are still some way away from reaching a comprehensive settlement or addressing the substantive political issues, even though 14 months have passed since the first round of talks was convened. We therefore commend the Secretary-General's initiative in calling on the two parties to spare no time in making progress towards national reconciliation in Tajikistan through direct talks and candid cooperation.”

    1995-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3544 (1995) · source

39. “At the outset, allow me, Sir, to extend, on behalf of the delegation of Oman, our sincere thanks to the Secretary-General for his lucid report on the situation in Tajikistan. We take this opportunity to extend our support to him and to his Special Envoy, Mr. Pr'riz-Ballon, for the role they are playing in trying to help the Tajik parties achieve national reconciliation and to bring about a peaceful end to their conflict. While we welcome the positive results arising from the Kabul meeting between the President of Tajikistan, Mr. Emomali Rakhmonov, and the leader of the Tajik opposition, Mr. Abdullo Nuri, and the convening of a fourth round of talks in Almaty from 22 May to 1 June 1995, we particularly welcome the decision taken by parties to extend the agreement on a temporary cease- fire and cessation of other hostile acts.”

    1995-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3544 (1995) · source

40. “In View of the latest developments in the region and in the light of the Bosnian Serbs' continued rejection of the Contact Group peace plan, my delegation believes it is imperative for the Security Council to reconsider the question of lifting the imposed arms embargo. In conclusion, my delegation, recognizing the vital role that this rapid reaction force will play, co-sponsored the draft resolution just adopted as Security Council resolution 998 (1995) and fully supports its objectives.”

    1995-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3543 (1995) · source

41. “We fully share the views expressed by the Secretary-General in his report that the safe areas are not safe and that they need to be made safe. Therefore, it is our hope that the international community will be able to establish very clear modalities on how to protect the safe areas and their inhabitants, especially when they are under attack or siege or when humanitarian convoys are prevented from reaching them. We welcome the provisions contained in the resolution that has just been adopted by the Council. At the same time, we would like to emphasize the right of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina to defend itself in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, and the need for this Member State to be consulted on all matters, in particular those pertaining to its territorial integrity.”

    1995-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3543 (1995) · source

42. “In this context, we view the proposal to establish a rapid reaction force as an option that deserves our utmost attention. It is our hope that this additional capacity will be capable of discharging its duties and functions and provide additional security to UNPROFOR personnel under the command of the United Nations. We see no problem with the mandate itself. We know that the mandate is there; the main problem lies in its implementation. On the question of the safe areas established in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina by the relevant Security Council resolutions, my delegation believes that United Nations protection should not be confined to those isolated and scattered pockets, the so-called safe areas, but that it must be extended to all territories of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

    1995-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3543 (1995) · source

43. “Oman fully supports all measures taken to prevent the recurrence of similar attacks. Based on this understanding, we would like to reiterate our objection to the use of force as a means to settle differences. It is our opinion that dialogue and negotiation are not only a civilized mechanism, but the most suitable and acceptable way of reconciling differences, leading ultimately to a comprehensive political settlement. We agree with the Secretary-General's opinion, as expressed in his latest report to the Security Council, on the necessity of reassessing the role of the United Nations in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina in a manner that will strengthen security for United Nations peace-keepers and enhance the protection of the civilian population within a mandate that is to be fully implemented.”

    1995-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3543 (1995) · source

44. “Today's deliberations on the situation in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina represent a new twist in the course of events in that region. The latest escalation of attacks by the Bosnian Serbs on the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR), ranging from sniping to detention and including the use of United Nations personnel as human shields, is clearly a blatant violation of international humanitarian law and norms. This new defiance demonstrated by the Bosnian Serbs is clearly yet another challenge to the will of the international community, whose credibility is thus tested once again. We extend our condolences to all those countries that have lost citizens serving with UNPROFOR, and we reaffirm our position that these unprovoked attacks on UNPROFOR are unacceptable and cannot be tolerated.”

    1995-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3543 (1995) · source

45. “President, to your hardworking delegation, to all the members of the Council and to other countries that have demonstrated their understanding and full cooperation, and look forward to the adoption of this draft resolution by the Council.”

    1995-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3538 (1995) · source

46. “In its capacity as the principal international organ entrusted with maintaining international peace and security, the Security Council's inability to take action in this respect, despite the calls of the more than 40 nations that participated in the general debate, will raise doubts about the credibility and the international legitimacy of the relevant resolutions and cast a shadow over future negotiations in the peace process in the region. Allow me to take this opportunity to extend my gratitude to the members of the non-aligned caucus for their constructive attitude and for their assistance to my delegation in conducting consultations at various levels. In my capacity as the Coordinator of the non-aligned caucus for this month, I would also like to pay a special tribute to you, Mr.”

    1995-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3538 (1995) · source

47. “We believe that the Council's adoption of this draft resolution, which demands the nullification of the Israeli Government's orders for the confiscation of 53 hectares of Arab land in East Jerusalem, accords with the Council's responsibility in this regard, with the United Nations Charter and with the relevant Security Council resolutions. Furthermore, the adoption of this draft resolution will give a positive impetus to the ongoing peace process which is desperately needed at the present time.”

    1995-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3538 (1995) · source

48. “The non-aligned caucus members have shown great flexibility and cooperation towards and with the views and proposals presented by other Council member States in their effort to ensure that the Council deals with this matter in such a manner as to strengthen the ongoing peace process in the Middle East. The non- aligned countries have also exerted concerted efforts to maintain the unified position and the support of the Council members on this issue, and have made every possible effort to realize their goal. The draft resolution before the Council is the fruit of the efforts made and extensive consultations conducted by the non-aligned group to eliminate the impediment to the peace process resulting from the recent Israeli expropriation orders.”

    1995-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3538 (1995) · source

49. “My delegation, in its statement delivered before the Council on 12 May 1995 during the general discussion concerning the issue under consideration, has already illustrated very clearly that the goal of the draft resolution before us, which was subsequently submitted by my delegation in its capacity as the Coordinator of the Security Council's Non-Aligned Movement caucus for this month, is not meant to complicate this issue, but rather to safeguard the peace process itself. The Arab and Islamic States and the non-aligned countries, in the context of their tremendous efforts and their great concern over the peace process and of their endeavour to avoid the recurrence of a state of cold war in the Middle East, have introduced the draft resolution before the Council now.”

    1995-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3538 (1995) · source

50. “In order to maintain its future relations with Arab States, it is in Israel's interest to cooperate with other parties, especially with the patrons of the peace process, in overcoming this dilemma, which we regard as a stumbling-block to the peace process. We therefore call on Israel to expedite all efforts to prevent further complications in the Middle East.”

    1995-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3536 (1995) · source